Science on Tap
Science, drinks and music: the combination you did not know you needed. On Jan. 24 the University of Windsor hosted its first Science on Tap event of 2019 at the Alan Wildeman Centre for Creative Arts. These events are held
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A filmmaker teacher in Windsor
Kids, aged eight to 15, are sitting in a circle, discussing imaginative movies they will make this week. Their teacher is Aaron Fauteux, a filmmaker and visual artist, from Maidstone, Ont. “They have movies they act, direct, film and edit by themselves. They
Higher Limits Comes Down
After almost three years of business, cannabis lounge Higher Limits has shut its doors. Jon Liedtke, owner of the lounge, lays the blame at the feet of the Progressive Conservative government. “The Doug Ford government implemented changes to the Smoke-Free
College students tackle the job market
The opportunities for employment for college students continue to grow. St. Clair College teamed up with the University of Windsor to host Southwestern Ontario’s largest employer and student networking event on Jan. 23 at the St. Clair College Sportsplex. Hundreds
The journey to become an entrepreneur in Windsor starts here
It all starts with the passion to be independent — that’s the justification to embark on the journey of being a problem solver and an innovator, ultimately an entrepreneur. Students who have this kind of ambition set out to figure
Windsor’s women march on the strength of the waves
Hundreds of Windsor women have joined together to fight for equality and against gender-based violence for all Windsor women and women across the world. For hundreds of years people were battling for their rights and battles that are lately run
Ontario supporting communities to improve transit
The municipalities of Leamington and Chatham-Kent are getting funds from province to improve transit. According to a news release, Leamington is getting $606,040 and Chatham-Kent will receive $500,000 from the province. The money will be paid out over five years.
Bad weather cancels school buses in Windsor Essex
School buses are cancelled in Windsor and Essex County due to heavy snow coming through region today. The schools will remain open. A special weather statement issued by Environment Canada says snow will blow with 10 to 15 centimetres possible.
Bounce back to control depression
By Tamas Miko The third Monday in January – Blue Monday – is said to be the most depressing day of the year, but with the appropriate help people can bounce back and take control of their depression. The Canadian
First-time homeowners concerned council will up taxes
By Madeline Mazak A young couple is concerned property taxes in Windsor may see another increase as council members set out to begin deliberations over the 2019 budget. Some members of Windsor city council have already expressed support for a
Tax increases concern downtown businesses
By Kamryn Cusumano Downtown Windsor business owners have mixed feelings about the impact of possible tax increases. A new city budget will be deliberated on for 2019 and some council members are proposing an increase in property taxes. Mayor Drew
Students weigh in on tax increase
By Daelyn Davis Some students see both good and bad if area mayors and councils raise taxes. What the tax money is used for will often determine how people will feel about the increase. University of Windsor student Jasmine
A Week of Winter Bites
Windsor residents have taken advantage of a local event to get a three course meal for a low price. In 2019 WindsorEats celebrated two anniversaries; the 15th year of operation and the 10th year of Winter Bites. Winter Bites takes
Questionable Amazon products for sale
By AbdulRaheem Alhusami Muslims in Windsor feel offended by some Amazon products which include religious symbols. Windsor Islamic Association members noticed the products a few days ago. Women wearing hijab and niqab were pictured on bathroom rugs and shower
Increases are inevitable
By Eleanor Dhillon The proposed tax increase in Tecumseh is raising concern for some residents who are worried about their future and businesses. The draft document, proposing that a 1.9 per cent rise in taxes was tabled Tuesday evening at
Windsor and Detroit unite for Woman’s March
By Lauren O’Brien Women and men united on both sides of the Detroit River last Thursday. The Windsor Women’s March held a vigil in honour of women victims of violence. For the first time, the two border cities of Windsor
Getting Prep-ared
By Tate Harris The head coach of a local prep school hockey team believes the school’s program offers a new route for Ontarians to reach higher levels of hockey. A21 Academy is a Windsor prep school that offers sports
Unlit licence plate leads to drug and gun arrest
by Zander Kelly A 22-year-old Windsor man has been charged with eight firearm related offences and six drug possession offences following an arrest on Tuesday, Jan. 15. At around 8:30 p.m., Windsor police noticed a vehicle on Tecumseh Road East
Learning becomes epic
St. Clair College has provided five steps to improve entrepreneurial skills for students. The EPIC Genesis Entrepreneurship Centre hosted a workshop on January 22. Called Design Thinking for Beginners, its purpose is to teach students to use design thinking to
International students combat homesickness with holiday feast
Dozens of international students struggling with holiday homesickness enjoyed an early Christmas dinner at Harvest Table. “We enjoy this festival a lot,” said Amita Mehta, a St. Clair College student from India. “We are not with our families. I just
